50+ countries
Global use, local impact
12-25% cost reduction
On quality, scrap and rework
40% faster audits
With automated traceability
< 3 months
From pilot to full rollout
How ATRO scaled incoming inspection with the implementation of Datalyzer SPC
ATRO replaced manual inspection records with Keyence IM-X measurement and Datalyzer SPC. The result: 30-piece samples on thousands of incoming steel components, real-time control of polyurethane molding, and data-driven supplier management.
| 30-piece samples On thousands of incoming steel components yearly | 0 added labor costs Larger samples with the same team | Real-time molding control Time, temperature and speed monitored live | Supplier visibility Trend data shared with vendors |
ATRO, St. Clair, Missouri, USA
ATRO designs and manufactures polyurethane components for heavy-duty trucks and trailers, including bushings, suspension parts, torque rods and Steer King king pin kits. With about 100 employees, the company builds its parts in St. Clair, Missouri, where it opened a new headquarters in September 2025.
ATRO’s engineers formulate dedicated polyurethane compounds for each part. Those parts are built to outlast rubber in demanding fleet service, and ATRO backs them with what it calls the industry’s best warranty. Meeting that promise starts with the steel components that go into most of the parts.
The challenge: manual inspection limited what ATRO could check
Every ATRO part that depends on steel components bought from outside suppliers. Before Datalyzer, ATRO inspected these incoming parts by recording measurements manually.
Manual recording took time, so it limited how many pieces could be checked per lot. It also made the data harder to trust, trace and analyze. Without a clear view of incoming quality, nonconforming material could reach downstream production, and ATRO had little hard data to bring to suppliers when quality slipped.
Automated measurement, connected to Datalyzer SPC
ATRO paired Keyence IM-X image dimension measurement with Datalyzer SPC. The Keyence system measures incoming steel components automatically. The results flow straight into Datalyzer, so no one has to transcribe numbers by hand.
ATRO then extended Datalyzer SPC beyond incoming inspection to its inline polyurethane molding operations. There it monitors the critical process parameters, time, temperature and processing speed, in real time to keep every run within its established process requirements.
More inspection, better data, stronger suppliers
With automated measurement feeding Datalyzer SPC, ATRO now inspects 30-piece samples across thousands of incoming steel components, without adding labor cost. The same team checks far more parts, and the data is more accurate, fully traceable and visible to everyone who needs it.
The larger samples catch problems earlier. ATRO has seen less nonconforming material reach downstream production, which supports better production quality and yield.
Data-driven supplier management
With complete inspection data in Datalyzer, ATRO can track supplier performance and spot trends over time. Decisions about incoming material are now based on data, not impressions. That visibility strengthens supplier accountability and gives ATRO a factual basis for working with vendors to improve the quality of incoming material.
Real-time control in molding
On the molding floor, Datalyzer SPC keeps time, temperature and processing speed under constant watch. Operators can see right away when a parameter moves away from its requirement, helping ATRO keep tight process control on every polyurethane part.
Looking ahead
ATRO plans to roll Datalyzer out to more production lines to strengthen process control, improve consistency and reduce process variation as part of its commitment to continuous improvement.
Results of implementing Datalyzer SPC
“With Keyence IM-X and Datalyzer SPC, we increased our incoming inspection samples to 30 pieces across thousands of steel components without increasing labor costs. We’ve improved data accuracy and traceability, and less nonconforming material now reaches our production lines.”
9%
Cost Reduction Achieved by customers
What customers say
“Datalyzer helped us automatically link quality data from all processes for advanced analysis”
Dave Beeren
Yield Engineer, Philips
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How fast can we go live?
Most customers are fully up and running within a 3 to 4 weeks, thanks to our efficient modular setup and proven implementation approach.
Can we start small and scale later?
Yes, all our software modules works with (concurrent) user licenses so you can add licenses as you go. You can add users or multiple sites (plants) where each user will only see their own data. Authorization limits access for each user to only their relevant data.
Is support available in our language?
Our software is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese Simplified, Chinese traditional, Portuguese (Portugal & Brazil), Dutch, Finnish, Danish, Hungarian and Malay. Additional languages can be added quickly. Within the system users can work in their own language simultaneously. We have offices all over the globe and can also provide support in most languages.
Does Datalyzer integrate with our current systems?
There are many integrations possibilities available with Datalyzer using, amongst others, our web API, a full functional DLL or our Python Service Manager environment. We can handle import and exports from and to Excel, files and databases. We also integrate with OEE, ERP, LIMS, MES etc.
